Originally Posted by jona970318

I was unable to issue BP during OLCI, presumably due to the VN leg being operated by another carrier. The checkin counter did not issue an invitation for HKG.

I was on the CX codeshare operated by VN on the same ticket.

You shouldn't be disappointed if they don't let you into the F lounge (since you technically aren't entitled based on the policy, tho I do agree the policy is backwards). With that said, do be nice to the agents at the door and explain the codeshare situation

Originally Posted by Global321

We are in a similar boat for next week; long layover in HKG before CX codeshare on VN. Here are some thoughts...

1. By the official rules no, we do not have access when connecting to a CX codeshare, unless, you are a Silver elite or above with the CX MPC (Marco Polo Club). You can read more here.
2. Yes, there is one report above of someone who got in. I can see how it is possible... Show up with your F/C bp. Show your connecting bp that says CX1234. I can see agent saying "welcome". (If we get in, we will 100% not try to hop to another lounge. If we get denied, we will try the other FC lounge.)
3. If you buy a ticket on another OW partner (or CX if you want to risk it), you would have access. However, I would think once they scan your inbound BP, it would show the CX codeshare on VN. And you would show them a different bp. Not sure how that would work out.
4. If we get denied at both, we will do some lounge hoping... go to a PP lounge or two... then go to the SkyTeam lounge, which doesn't look too bad. Look here.
5. We will continue to try and move to the earlier Dragon Flight. No luck so far. (Moving to an earlier flight gives us the opportunity to fly back out of HAN to our final destination in Vietnam same day.)
6. Most important is to do everything on the down low. Don't make a scene. You can always try the lounges a few hours later and see if you get a different agent with a different POV.

Sorry, I can't give more actual experience in HKG with codeshares, but I thought I would share our plans.

If anyone else has used the FC lounge in HKG, connecting to a non-OW CX codeshare, please share your experiences.

Cheers!